BROOKFIELD ROAD, MK41 9LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9LL

BROOKFIELD ROAD, MK41 9LL, Bedford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 278 crimes and a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 9LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9LL, encompassing approximately 3051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 9LL area, explore the MK41 9LL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 9LL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Barnhill with total crimes: 2
  • Queen'S Drive with total crimes: 1

BROOKFIELD ROAD, MK41 9LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2310.16228.57%
Violence and sexual offences67.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.26-61.11%
Other theft22.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.83-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.9066.67%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4518.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.75200.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.87-66.67%
Burglary32.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.421250.00%
Vehicle crime58.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-37.50%
Burglary21.640.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.26-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Burglary10.66-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.858.33%
Burglary44.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.93-42.86%
Burglary21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9216.67%
Shoplifting42.2933.33%
Burglary31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Public order10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
July 202418
June 202445
May 20249
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 9LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Barnhill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Downside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roundmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1